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I have a scab just inside my left nostril that hasn't healed in over a month. i pick off fluffy part but base more difficult n painful. neosporin ok?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Sore inside nostril: Hi i often see this when one has an infection in the tissue in the nostril that is sore. It can turn into impetigo so this situation should be evaluated in person at the medical provider's that you trust the most.

Answered 7/7/2013

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